AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoKarlovy Vary Film Festival: The 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival kicked off in style, with Dustin Hoffman taking the Crystal Globe and Maggie Gyllenhaal receiving the President’s Award, while stars like Jesse Eisenberg and Harvey Keitel walked the red carpet. Slovak Cinema at KVIFF: Slovak titles will be front and center too, including Ivan Ostrochovský’s “Prameň” in the Main Competition and the SFÚ co-produced documentary “Igor and Then” (premiere), plus other Slovak entries vying for awards. Tourism Pressure in Slovakia: Vlkolínec, a UNESCO-listed log-house village, is facing backlash as locals complain that overtourism is invading privacy—“Are we in a zoo?”—with around 100,000 visitors a year. Education & Reading Skills: An OECD survey flags that about 8% of higher-education students in participating countries read at the lowest level, raising concerns about learning gaps entering university. Wimbledon Drama: Serena and Venus Williams have withdrawn from Wimbledon doubles—Venus also faces potential fines after skipping media duties. Music Win in Bratislava: NCH Choir Cór Linn won gold (97/100) and the Grand Prix at an international youth music festival in Bratislava.
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